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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,237.56 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,237.56 and 208.74 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,237.56 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,237.56 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,237.56 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 258,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,325.17/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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